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Science, Health and Technology
12:34 pm
Fri April 12, 2013

Experts share 7 practical ways to keep kids a healthy weight

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We all know the way to a healthy body is a balanced diet and exercise. But we also know that’s easier said than done. However, with almost one-third of Missouri children ages 10 to 17 overweight or obese, it’s becoming more and more important to instill healthy habits young.

This week on Intersection, two dietitians and an exercise expert shared doable tips for parents to keep kids on the right track.

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News
4:01 pm
Thu June 14, 2012

Bank robbery puts 3 Columbia schools on modified lockdown Thursday

Three Columbia schools were on modified lockdown for about an hour Thursday afternoon.

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Education
4:07 pm
Mon May 14, 2012

Lunch prices at Columbia Public Schools will rise next year

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The price of student lunches will go up 10 cents starting in the fall of 2012. A 2010 federal requirement says school districts must generate enough revenue to pay for the cost of lunches themselves.

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